VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave

Name: VHS Synth | 80s Synthwave
Rating: 4 (130 reviews)
Author: Audiobus Pty Ltd

By: Audiobus Pty Ltd

Lo-Fi & Chill with this AUv3

Features & Capabilities

VHS Synth captures classic synths recorded to VHS, then re-sampled to deliver authentic retro timbres. Perfect for Synthwave, Hip Hop, Indie, Rock, Movie Soundtracks, Lo‑Fi, Ambient, Vaporwave, and more. Create instant lo‑fi, retro vibes—press a key to elevate your track.

Includes 280+ presets by Jakob haQ, Red Sky Lullaby, The GarageBand Guide, and more, plus a free OP-1 expansion pack. Standalone app + iOS AUv3 plugin, compressed to under 140MB, with VCR sound effects and a dedicated VCR FX section. iPhone & iPad versions are included at one low price. Note: no official affiliation with AudioKit Pro; built with AudioKit source.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Music & Audio Open Source

By:

Audiobus Pty Ltd

Rating:

4.00

(130)

Version:

1.2.2 Last updated: 2025-02-26

Version code:

872752774

Creation date:

2022-05-05

Compatible devices:

Size:

166.63MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 143,168 ▼ 36

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

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Developed by:

Audiobus Pty Ltd

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vhs-synth-80s-synthwave/id1615208667

Website:

https://audiob.us/

User Reviews

Reviews praise VHS Synth for lush presets, lo-fi 80s vibes, and ease of use, but repeatedly criticize the subscription model, DAW/AUv3 compatibility issues, and trackers added by new owners. Users report loss of access to banks after updates and frustration with updates that break AUv3 integration. Overall, strong sound design is offset by monetization and compatibility challenges.

Pros

Excellent presets and patches with lush sounds (including choir and bell patches)
Strong lo-fi vibe and nostalgic 80s character that many users love
Easy to use and tweak presets, making it approachable
VHS Synth offers distinctive, retro sound design that stands out
Overall solid standalone app with useful, high-quality sounds

Cons

Subscription model locks content and previously purchased banks behind a paywall
DAW/AUv3 compatibility issues (GarageBand/Logic/AMU) and extension breakages after updates
Privacy/tracking concerns due to new ownership and added trackers
Updates sometimes break projects or access to banks/presets, causing frustration and re-purchases

Recent reviews

I’ve never seen any other synth with the option to rent it weekly, and this synth is not worth a monthly or even yearly subscription at any cost, compared to the other iOS synths, it should be what the weekly cost is to just buy it outright. You can get synth one (both regular and j6) and a free lo fi/tape effect and get better results that aren’t just playing back multi samples of stuff that was run through a tape vst.

by Ca*****, 2026-03-17

They made the newest few updates break when putting it in GarageBand so you’d have to buy their new subscription based app. Pretty scummy.

by Wh*****, 2026-01-27

I love the lo-fi vibes. This is one of my favorites. So far I’ve just been having fun tweaking the presets, there are some good ones. I’m sure I’ll get some great results once I initialize a patch and see what I can come up with. Seems like a very capable little synth with great vibes.